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A structure, especially a large and spectacular one
Plural for a tall, narrow structure, either freestanding or forming part of a building
“Looking out from the tower offers a unique perspective on the world, allowing kids to see how the city is laid out firsthand.”
Plural for a large, grand and magnificent building
“The magnificent tower of St Michael's, Coventry, was built, between 1373 and 1394, at the west end of an older nave.”
Plural for a large and tall column, typically forming part of a structure or building
“The tower supporting the control house will be fifteen feet by ten feet in crosssection and approximately sixty feet in height.”
Plural for a very large house
Plural for a place from which to keep watch or view the landscape
Plural for a pile of objects, typically arranged one on top of another
Plural for a tall building, typically exceeding multiple stories, reaching great heights
Plural for a large, single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices
Plural for a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack
Plural for a shady structure, usually in a park or garden, and usually surrounded by vegetation
Plural for a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event
To rise to or reach a great height while overlooking something
“The mop-heads of the palm trees tower over most of the tall buildings on the strip.”
To be superior in class, status, size or rank
“Though a few giant corporations and holding companies tower over the rest in terms of market capitalization, the economy is most characterized by small to medium-sized companies.”
To elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
To grow larger or more numerous
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